[Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office

[Peter Donahue]

Good morning everyone,

    Some doctors offices and health clinics now have forms you can fill out 
online. They'll either be forms you fill out on their Web site or they 
provide downloadable PDF documents you can get assistance with preparing 
prior to your visit. If this service is not available or you encounter 
accessibility issues with their online forms someone in the office can do 
this for you. Mary and I have done this successfully with several of the 
physicians we use.

Peter Donahue

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Handel" <cindy425 at verizon.net>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office


When I go to a new doctor's office, I ask if someone can fill out the forms
for me.  Once, a doctor's office mailed me the forms, before my appointment.
I had a good friend fill them out for me.  But, I really prefer to have
someone in their office do it.

As far as getting around the office, when I go in, I stand, for a moment,
and listen to determine where the check-in desk is.  After letting them know
I'm there, I ask them to direct me to an empty seat.  When I'm called to see
the doctor, I ask the person who called me if I may take her arm.

I don't think it's important to spend time learning the exact layout of a
doctor's office.  If you just take a little time to listen and observe, when
you're there, and ask for whatever help you need, you'll do fine.

Cindy

-----Original Message----- 
From: RJ Sandefur
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:34 PM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: [Blindtlk] getting around a doctors office

My sister took me to see my doctor, and when they called my name, I reached
for her arm and she told me to use my cane. The mobility instructor says she
should not have done this. My sister suggested I inquire about learning how
to navigate the doctors office, but the mobility instructor says that would
be a waste of time, and when I told my sister this, she asked, "What would
you do if I wasn't around?" I have mobility tomorrow. How should I bring
this issue up to him? His name is Steve. When you go to a new doctor, How do
you fill out the new pasent form? I'm learning all this stuff. RJ
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